FT/D/2025/0467 - [2025] UKFTT 01269 (GRC)

The outcome sought in the Notice of Appeal is an extension of the trainee licence until the Appellant’s third and final attempt at the Part 3 examination.

I accept that the Appellant had two Part 3 tests cancelled by the DVSA. Having failed the Part 3 test twice, the Appellant has secured a further test date on 3 November 2025. I am also sympathetic to the Appellant’s personal circumstances and financial need to qualify as an ADI.

Whilst the DVSA did cancel two tests, it is simply unknown whether the Appellant would have passed on either occasion. It is a factor that carries little weight in my deliberations. Had the application for a third licence been granted for another 6 months it would have expired by now.

It is only 10 days (from the date of hearing) until the Appellant’s next test. Should the Appellant fail that third and final attempt, then any trainee licence would expire the day after, and the Appellant would need to start the Qualifying Examination again.

I am not satisfied that granting a new licence for a short period would serve the required purpose of section 129(1) of the Act of enabling the Appellant to acquire the practical experience required in giving driving instruction to take the test. It is not the purpose of trainee licences to keep renewing them until all attempts at passing Part 3 have been taken

Having weighed all matters in the balance, I am not satisfied that the Registrar’s decision was wrong in any way. In all the circumstances, I agree with the Registrar’s decision and the appeal is dismissed.